What if Texas did secede?

A state tourism campaign once declared: "Texas: It's like a whole other country." Experts say there's no way it will become a whole other country for real, but we dare to dream.

By G.W. Anglin

on November 13, 2012 4:45 PM

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10 things that would happen if Texas seceded from the U.S.

10 things that would happen if Texas seceded from the U.S.

10 things that would happen if Texas seceded from the U.S. Photo-8549642.52377 - San Antonio Express-News

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Let's start with that motto, an easy fix. It will now be "Texas: It IS a whole other
country." By the way, if you have this postcard, please go ahead and cross out the "state" in front of the word "Capitol." less

Let's start with that motto, an easy fix. It will now be "Texas: It IS a whole other
country." By the way, if you have this postcard, please go ahead and cross out the "state" in front of the word ... more

Photo: Getty Images

Let's start with that motto, an easy fix. It will now be... Photo-6607066.52377 - San Antonio Express-News

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One of the new republic's first and most important orders of business
will be to reconstitute the old Southwest Conference (minus those
foreigners from Arkansas). That will mean seizing A&M back from the SEC. less

One of the new republic's first and most important orders of business
will be to reconstitute the old Southwest Conference (minus those
foreigners from Arkansas). That will mean seizing A&M back from the ... more

Photo: Grant Halverson, Getty Images

One of the new republic's first and most important orders of... Photo-6848355.52377 - San Antonio Express-News

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It goes without saying that the capital of the reborn Republic of Texas won't be hippy-dippy Austin. In fact, Austin probably will be turned into a hipster reservation whose inhabitants would have limited voting rights. Instead, the seat of government will be right here in San Antonio, with the Cradle of Texas Liberty as the Capitol. less

It goes without saying that the capital of the reborn Republic of Texas won't be hippy-dippy Austin. In fact, Austin probably will be turned into a hipster reservation whose inhabitants would have limited ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada / Gcalzada@express-news.net

It goes without saying that the capital of the reborn Republic of... Photo-589425.52377 - San Antonio Express-News

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Of course, Texas-style barbecue will be enshrined in the reborn country's Constitution as one of its national dishes, while inferior Kansas City and Memphis styles will be outlawed.

Of course, Texas-style barbecue will be enshrined in the reborn country's Constitution as one of its national dishes, while inferior Kansas City and Memphis styles will be outlawed.

Photo: Cynthia Esparza, For San Antonio Express-News

Of course, Texas-style barbecue will be enshrined in the reborn... Photo-4751725.52377 - San Antonio Express-News

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Similarly, new legislation will right historical wrongs, such as the inexplicable failure of a bill once filed in Congress that would've outlawed further Cowboys humiliations. We suspect lawmakers in the Nation of Texas will be much more enlightened on the subject. less

Similarly, new legislation will right historical wrongs, such as the inexplicable failure of a bill once filed in Congress that would've outlawed further Cowboys humiliations. We suspect lawmakers in the ... more

Photo: John Froschauer, Associated Press

Similarly, new legislation will right historical wrongs, such as... Photo-4660983.52377 - San Antonio Express-News

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The Poindexter naysayers (all Damyankees, no doubt) insist Texas'
economy can't stand on its own without the rest of the U.S. But in case they haven't heard, Texas is a pretty big place with a fair amount of oil and natural gas, and a few nice ports on the Gulf for exporting that energy wealth. And did we mention that Texas'
GDP of $1.6 trillion would make it the world's 12th richest country, ahead of the likes of Australia, Spain and South Korea? less

The Poindexter naysayers (all Damyankees, no doubt) insist Texas'
economy can't stand on its own without the rest of the U.S. But in case they haven't heard, Texas is a pretty big place with a fair amount ... more

A priority infrastructure project after Texas independence will be the building of giant fences to keep out people from New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Of course, sentries will have to be posted on the North Texas border in case Okies looking for a better life get their trucks stuck on top after trying to sneak in atop makeshift ramps. less

A priority infrastructure project after Texas independence will be the building of giant fences to keep out people from New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Of course, sentries will have to be posted ... more